JESSE MCCOOMB
Hartford,CT
Summary
20 years' experience in dynamic, consequential operational environments. Proven track record of Continuous Improvement implementation across multiple entities. Pragmatic leader with a data driven approach focusing on empowerment, ownership, and accountability.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations
New England Expert Technologies
Windsor, CT
Current - Current
- Led operational functions for two sites, providing direction for manufacturing, quality, supply chain, purchasing, production planning, maintenance, and logistics.
- Project management lead for work transfer of LCS required F135 fan case component between manufacturing locations.
- Introduced and implemented AS13100 Advanced Product Quality Planning process to the organization.
General Manager
Leggett & Platt Aerospace
Middletown, Connecticut
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Spearheaded development and execution of strategic objectives across manufacturing, engineering, and sales.
- Drove P&L success through cost reduction initiatives, achieving 10% monthly improvement in contribution margin.
- Maintained consistent 98% on-time delivery rate for tubing packages to F-35B LiftFan OEM supplier.
Sr Operations Manager
Coherent Advanced Defense Solutions
Bloomfield, Connecticut
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Developed and drove the execution of strategic and tactical directives across supply chain, manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, production planning, and supplier quality for a $40M business unit, achieving record revenue in successive quarters.
- Supported the U.S. The Army's Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) supplying 80 prototype seed lasers, on schedule, for four prototype directed energy laser weapons units (DE-MSHORAD). https://www.army.mil/article/270134/groundbreaking_laser_prototype_systems_delivered_to_4_60th_air_defense_artillery_regiment.
General Manager
Burke Aerospace
Farmington, CT
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Led the entire site toward the achievement of P&L goals.
- Identified and led a Kaizen opportunity resulting in a 75% throughput increase for the critical F119 Turbine Exhaust Casing component in support of the Pratt & Whitney CAN Mod Center.
- Championed and led the implementation of the ERP system and visual factory in the CT and SC sites.
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Pratt Whitney
East Hartford, CT
08.2015 - 07.2019
- HSMC-N Shop Floor Controller (June 2018 - July 2019)
- Developed and implemented a strategy to reduce CAN Mod Center aged WIP, resulting in a 71% EOM reduction from $2.2M to $640K ($360K under the target of $1M).
- Managed the movement of F119 Turbine Exhaust Casing components and F100 inlet casings through various PW BUs, Mod Centers, and Supply Chain partners in support of schedule and Mod Center revenue goals.
- HSMC-S Advanced Coatings 1st Shift Cell Leader (Aug 2015 - June 2018)
- Managed Advanced Coatings equipment and personnel resources in support of military and commercial blades and vanes business units within HSMC-S.
- Oversaw production volume ramp of F135 blades and vanes through LPPS, APPS, EBPVD, and CatArc.
Naval Aviation Maintenance Quality Assurance Chief
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, California
10.2012 - 01.2015
- Oversaw strict compliance with, and tactical execution of, the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) for a 12-aircraft, 200-personnel Marine Corps maintenance department for a USMC CH-46E helicopter squadron.
- Ultimate responsibility is to ensure all maintenance actions are performed in accordance with procedures, and that aircraft are 'safe for flight.'
- Collaborated with Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot, and NAVAIR maintenance and support entities across the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in support of operational readiness.
CH-46 Helicopter Crew Chief and Pilot Instructor
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton , California
04.2007 - 10.2012
- Delivered classroom, practical, and inflight instruction to over 200 USMC CH-46E crew chiefs and pilots on NAMP programs, and all helicopter systems operation.
- Mentored trainees throughout a 12-flight training battery, while providing grading, feedback, and graduation determination.
CH-46 Helicopter Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, California
10.2001 - 04.2007
- Led flightline maintenance department responsible for engine, flight control, and drive system maintenance activities ensuring compliance with documented procedures and the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program.
Education
true - Systems Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Worldwide Campus05-2027
Certificate | Digital Operations Management
Northwestern | Kellogg School of Management
Online12-2020
Worldwide Campus - Logistics And Supply Chain Management | 3.94
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Worldwide Campus12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Technical Operations Managment | 3.52
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Camp Pendleton & Worldwide Campus12-2015
Certificate | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Naval Aviation Logistics Squadron 39
Camp Pendleton06-2014
Skills
- Quantitative Decision Analysis
- Naval Aviation Maintenance Management
- Project Management
- Quantitative Decision Analysis
- Naval Aviation Maintenance Management
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- Led Quality Management System turnaround for a site with eleven AS9100 audit findings the previous year to a two minor finding audit result within one year.
- Successfully negotiated OEM customer purchase of four years of aged inventory within one quarter relieving significant balance sheet obligation and improving site cash flow.
- Participated in selection committee to identify keynote speakers for the 2024 Association of Manufacturing Excellence conference.
- Eagle Award | Pratt & Whitney | 2019 - Execution of 75% Aged WIP Reduction
- Eagle Award | Pratt & Whitney | 2017 - ACE Continuous Improvement Implementation
- Special Award | Pratt & Whitney | 2016 - Support of NGPF and F135 Advanced Coatings Production Ramp
- Eagle Award | Pratt & Whitney | 2016 - Training and Development of new Advanced Coatings Supervisor
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal | 2014 - Outstanding COMNAVAIRFOR NAMP Audit Results
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal | 2014 - Outstanding Performance as CH-46E Instructor
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
New England Expert Technologies
Current - Current
General Manager
Leggett & Platt Aerospace
12.2022 - 10.2024
Sr Operations Manager
Coherent Advanced Defense Solutions
05.2021 - 12.2022
General Manager
Burke Aerospace
07.2019 - 02.2021
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Pratt Whitney
08.2015 - 07.2019
Naval Aviation Maintenance Quality Assurance Chief
United States Marine Corps
10.2012 - 01.2015
CH-46 Helicopter Crew Chief and Pilot Instructor
United States Marine Corps
04.2007 - 10.2012
CH-46 Helicopter Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
10.2001 - 04.2007
true - Systems Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Certificate | Digital Operations Management
Northwestern | Kellogg School of Management
Worldwide Campus - Logistics And Supply Chain Management | 3.94
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - Technical Operations Managment | 3.52
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Certificate | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Naval Aviation Logistics Squadron 39
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